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O-1AArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAY222025_01D8101

Our summary

A restaurant petitioned to classify a mixologist as O-1A extraordinary ability. The petitioner initially claimed O-1A (sciences, education, business, athletics) but later argued mixology is O-1B (arts). The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petition was filed under O-1A, which does not cover arts; the petitioner cannot change classifications mid-process and must satisfy the category claimed at filing.

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